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4 hours ago, APILON said:

Please fill me in on the "scam"

So its widely controversial that the coins themselves were artificially toned due to the double sided bright neon colored toning. I myself after collecting specifically Jefferson Nickels mint state and proof for about two years have also come to some belief that this hoard of coins fall under what I believe is questionable toning methods. Spotted patterns and other strange ring transitions do not indicate such natural toning that is normally exhibited on coins that are toned in Whitman and other types of albums.
As for research myself into how these particular coins react to mint bags made of burlap is unknown to myself and it is possible such as Morgan Silver Dollars found in mint bags that exhibit double sided bright vivid colors.

There is another large example of questionable toned Nickels that run from 1956-1964 in particlar. Bright neon colored proof coins. I have some featured on my registry if you would like to see examples of that 

1 hour ago, kbbpll said:

I assume that you know that two 291239-xxx coins are currently for sale on ebay, and another claiming AH with 295191-xxx, and another 291240-xxx, all same seller. The collection is not designated though.

I believe I have those ones cataloged, do you mind posting or sending me the eBay links?

To keep this forum post short and sweet I am doing research for my Freshman Ohio University College research paper. I am researching the current whereabouts of the somewhat well know Appalachian hoard nickels. With this research I am following certification numbers images and auction records. I'm currently compiling a list and files of pictures.

 If any NGC Forum users have these coins with the beginning serial numbers 291239-xxx, 291240-xxx, 291279-xxx, 291281-xxx or coins designated as Bingham Collection with these beginning serial numbers please let me know!

With this information I do request also that you send me a picture so I can catalog and help keep track and preserve the numismatic history behind this under-represented category.

 If you have any questions just go ahead and ask in the comments or we can communicate over email or messages.

Currently I have 28 catalogued photo coins from forums dating back to 2003 and historic auction records from Heritage auctions and Great Collections

Thanks Lisa!

Went to start submission applications and was met with "An error occurred during your last request. The error was logged and will be reported to the webmaster automatically.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience."

is this an error on my end or the network host of collectors society?

My request for a new NGC registry set is.

Toned Specimen Examples of Jefferson Nickels; In context there would be the same categories as the regular registry but this would display in particularly toned examples featuring all prior categories such as follows.

Set Category
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1938-Date, Circulation Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1938-1964, Circulation Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1965-Date, Circulation Issue
Toned Jefferson Wartime Nickels 1942-1945, Circulation Issue
Toned Jefferson Wartime Nickels 1942-1945, Circulation Issue, Including Varieties
Toned Jefferson Nickels, Westward Journey, 2004-2005, Circulation Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels, Westward Journey, 2004-2005, Proof Issue
Set Category
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1938-Date, Proof Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1938-1942, Proof Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1950-Date, Proof Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1950-1964, Proof Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1965-Date, Proof Issue
Toned Jefferson Nickels 1938-Date, Complete Set

Here’s a few more pics. 

 Recently acquired these nickels, the color is just completely unbeatable and insane. Any thoughts the origin or relative color to coins from the Appalachian horde? 

 Pinks and greens seem to be a common factor in many of those points, I want to reach out to the community to get some input.

A coin that has hooked my interest is the wildly toned blue Jefferson proof nickels? But what causes this wild color toning and its so often deemed as Artificial toning but major grading companies deem it as real? And to what leads and feeds this general distain and idea that something with such crazy color has to artificial? It could be something in chemistry but why is this so uncommon are so vibrant?

I have graded and am currently grading 9 coins that range from the years 1956-1964 and follow from PF64-PF67 and was looking for community input on what may lead to this mysterious color.